DVD+R/-R Double Layer writing performance and quality:

The HP DVD-1040e supports the DVD+R DL/-R DL standard for writing Double Layer/Dual Layer discs with a size around 8.5 GB at a writing speed of 8x.

DVD+R DL:

For these tests we wrote an image file of a DVD-Video compilation of as near full capacity as possible with CD-Speed. We then used the Lite-On along with CD-Speed to test the discs quality; we then finally ran a read-back test on the same drive using Nero CD-Speed.

Reviewers Note:
The Lite-On LH-A20A1P is not able to perform a jitter test on the second layer of a DL disc and so we provide only the Jitter values for Layer1.

This is an outstanding result for this media.

DVD-R DL:

The disc shows high PIE values on the second layer but the result is still good.

Summary:

The HP DVD-1040e writing quality with our tested DVD DL media was good/excellent.

Let’s head onto the next page where we will take a look at DVD-RAM performance….